Quest Lough Derg is delighted to team up with event sponsor Volvo to bring you a very special training day to help you get ready for Quest Lough Derg 2023!

This event is FREE and open to anyone who has signed up for Quest Lough Derg on 9th September 2023.

TRAINING DAY DETAILS

When: Meet 9am, Saturday 19th August 2023

Where: Connolly’s Volvo Cars Galway, H91 H029, Google Maps

SCHEDULE

08.45 to 09.00: Meet at Connolly’s Volvo Cars

09.00 to 09.20: Pre-training day chat with Ollie from Quest where we will outline the plan for the day and you can ask any questions you may have.

09.25 to 10.15: Leave Connolly’s Volvo Cars for a leisurely 15K cycle.

10.15: 5K training run on the trails – we will split into different groups depending on levels of fitness.

11.15: Cycle back to Connolly’s Volvo Cars.

12.00: Light snacks & juice provided by Connolly’s Volvo Cars when finished.

12.00 to 12.30: Q&A session with Ollie from Quest.

Experienced adventurers will be helping us out on the day, so there will be loads of opportunities to get tips and ask questions, they will be happy to help.

Bikes will be looked after by Quest staff while you are on the trail runs.

Parking: you will be directed to car parking in the morning of the training day.

Who’s it for?: Anyone signed up to Quest Lough Derg is welcome on this training day, mainly aimed at beginners who want to get a taste of what to expect.

We will have a support crew to help out on the day looking after bikes and answering questions.

What do I need to bring? Bike, helmet, lights for the your bike front and back, trail runners, water.

How much does the training day cost? It’s free!